From the social point of view, books have the following four basic functions: cultural inheritance, public opinion guidance, information dissemination and leisure and entertainment functions.

1, cultural inheritance function, books, so that the wisdom of the ancients can be preserved and passed on to our contemporary;

2. The function of guiding public opinion. Books can indoctrinate readers through learning, thus playing the role of guiding public opinion;

3. Information dissemination function, which spreads the book information needed by readers and provides information services for readers;

4. Entertainment function.

From the perspective of economics, books have the characteristics of cultural products.

From the perspective of social benefits, books have the following four basic functions: cultural inheritance, public opinion orientation, information dissemination and leisure and entertainment functions.

1, cultural inheritance function, books enable the wisdom of the ancients to be preserved and passed on to our contemporary people;

2. The function of guiding public opinion. Books can guide public opinion by educating readers.

3, information dissemination function, the book will quickly spread the information that readers need and provide information services for readers;

4. Leisure and entertainment functions.

From the perspective of economic benefits, books have the characteristics of profitable cultural products.